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Fernando Pereira da Silva Copa Libertadores champions Gremio have lost forward Fernandinho on a free transfer, with Chongqing Lifan the side to benefit.

Gremio appear determined not to lose Arthur to Barcelona until their Brasileirao and Copa Libertadores campaigns end in December.

Barcelona are interested in signing Arthur from Gremio, but the Brazilian club will demand €50million for the midfielder.

Wallace Oliveira dos Santos Wallace, the Chelsea full-back still to make his debut for the Premier League club he joined in 2012, has agreed a loan switch to Gremio.

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

Atlético PR Atletico Paranaense won away at Universitario in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday, to create a backlog in Group 1.

Flamengo top a tight Group 4 in the Copa Libertadores as Atletico Mineiro recorded a big win.

Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won.